'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director
LONDON (AP) — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were …
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life
LONDON (AP) — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess…
Las Vegas pushes to become first to ban ornamental grass
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A desert city built on a reputation for excess and indulgence wants to become a model for restraint and conservation with a f…
Chloé Zhao becomes 1st woman of color to win top DGA honor
Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” continued its tour of dominance through awards season Saturday night, when Zhao took top honors at the 73rd annual Di…
Religious leaders recall Prince Philip's spiritual curiosity
LONDON (AP) — Churches in Britain held services Sunday to remember Prince Philip as people of many religions reflected on a man whose gruff ex…
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Woman charged with cutting boyfriend with kitchen knife
A 25-year-old woman was arrested after she reportedly assaulted her boyfriend with a kitchen knife.
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Woman charged with throwing knife at husband
A 21-year-old woman was arrested after she reportedly threatened and threw a large kitchen knife at her husband.
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Texas Country Reporter to spotlight Barn Door
Over the years, customers have told Odessa restaurateur Roy Gillean he should be on the show Texas Country Reporter.
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Man charged in connection to shooting threat
A 21-year-old man was arrested after he reportedly threatened to shoot and kill multiple people including Ector County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
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Man charged with choking, punching wife
An Odessa Police Department probable cause affidavit detailed that a 35-year-old man choked his wife and punched her in the back of the head.
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ECISD opposes bill to change school year start
A bill in the state house of representatives would require a uniform start and end time for districts statewide and it’s something that Ector County ISD Superintendent Scott Muri is against.
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ECTOR COUNTY FELONY DISPOSITIONS: April 5th
The following is a list of felony dispositions from the Ector County District Clerk’s Office. Listed attorneys do not necessarily represent who was involved when the case was disposed. The prosecuting attorney was not listed unless otherwise stated.
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Man charged with sexually assaulting 3-year-old girl
An Odessa Police Department probable cause affidavit detailed a 30-year-old man sexually assaulted a 3-year-old girl.
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HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS: State championship berths on the line for gymnasts
Permian girls gymnastics coach Casey Werner came away with a high level of confidence as the compulsory round of the Region III Gymnastics Championship concluded Friday at the Permian Fieldhouse.
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AG rules for county in tax fight with city
Drawn into a rancorous city-county dispute over rural sales tax revenues, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ruled that the City of Odessa cannot claim any of the money that Ector County is collecting to clean up illegal dumping, improve roads and enhance law enforcement.
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'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAs including best picture, director
LONDON (AP) — Gig-economy Western “Nomadland” won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards, which were …
Andrew: Philip's death has left 'huge void' in queen's life
LONDON (AP) — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess…
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GOOD NEWS: Award
United Way of Midland presented Midland College with the 2020 Paul C. Rea Live United Award on Monday. United Way of Midland st…
GOOD NEWS: Peggy Dean named service award recipient
Whitley Penn Tax Principal Peggy Dean, was recently named the 2020-2021 Mary Alice Tidwell Service Award Recipient by the Texas…